Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-10-25

All night Fairfax tossed feverishly about
upon his bed He scarcely slept. An alb
surd and extravagant idea had suggested
itself to him. He put 1t away again and
again. Each time it returned with over
whelming force. Even he, reckless as he
was, felt daunted at its boldness. 1t drove
him nearly wild. When he got wink vi
sleep, his mind was full of it. In dreams, II
became doubly disturbing.
"And pray, what was this wild idea that
SO harrassed hint" asks some reader.
Let Mr.. Fairfax reply, as he blindly rea-
sons with himself: Tomorrow is the day
I've set for leaving America, at any rate.
can't stay longer, because I've hardly cash
enough TO take me back, let alone remaining
here any longer Beside, II did stay, every
thing and every body points to the fact that
would probably never see her again. She
receives no visitors, and is soon going away
from here.
"No twill do no good to stay and try to
win her. There is only one rdW If win, I'm
made man. If lose, I'm utterly rufHedI
Shall do itln
"But what was that wayl" queries the
same reader.
Let the succeeding chapters tellit. twas
like tho man who conceived it-brilliant, but
absurdly qulxotic.
AT dawn of day, he arose and walked
forth, returning just as Dick was coming
! down the stairs to breakfast.
"Well, you old bldse lady-masher, how do
you do this morningl Been out to take a
walk and reflect upon your folly Of last
| night, chi Well, it's about time you re-
formed" was the salutation Of that plain
| spoken individual
Fairfax made inquiries 40 TO the location
of the nearest telegraph station. He was
astounded to learn that 1t was at st. Malo,
| eighteen TO twenty miles distant.
Instantly a transformation took place in
the man. Every norvc seemed TO tingl'
with energy. He realized the vast impor
! lance of time. From listless dreaming, he
| sprang into full control of all of his powers
4 He now knew exactly what he wanted anG
/ how to obtain It,
He asked his landlord TO secure him feet
horse-"be sure and get the fastest you car
find. I'll pay you well for your trouble, and
the owner handsomely for his use. / have
important business at St. Malo. II an,
thing happens to the horse I'll buy another
in his place.
Impressed by the earnestness Of tho man
the landlord went directly to his own stabl
and led back large black mare, his especia
pet, There was no heeter for miles around
Jeanette could speed like the wind.
Fairfax, MEANWHILE had taken his frien,
aside, and putting his hands upon the lat
tcr's shoulder and looking him full in tn
eye, was saying:
Dick, my friend, am forced to 90 to 81
Malo, but will probably return this after
noon. From three to six o'clock want yol
, to await my return at tho inn. Have
horse and chaise in readiness to start at
moments notice. have not, as yet, com
pleted my plans. You must rest content =
know that will, later on, tell them to you
want the loan Of - --- pounds"
Dick gaspedl
"--- pounds - - dollars
Why, my dear fellow, I've only forty pound
with mem
Never mind, give me those forty pound
now, and an order upon your bankers foi
the remainder. must have it.n
p " Must have itln Dick stared, aghast al
the cool impudence of the man.
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